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Naval Systems

Strategic Move by the U.S. Navy: First E-130J Phoenix II Mission Aircraft Delivered

The U.S. Navy has received the first C-130J-30 airframe for the new generation E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO platform, which aims to provide uninterrupted communication with nuclear submarines.

17 Oct 2026 1,312 Views

Land Systems

Critical Threshold in US Army's XM30 Program: Open Systems Architecture Will Be Decisive

In the XM30 program, planned to replace the US Army's veteran Bradley fighting vehicles, open systems architecture stands out as the most critical evaluation criterion of the procurement process.

16 Oct 2026 1,342 Views

Air Systems

Berlin's Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Timeline in Danger: Shock Delay Risk in Loyal Wingman Project

Due to sudden changes in the procurement strategy, the collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) program, which Germany aims to introduce into its inventory by 2029, is experiencing severe schedule deviations.

16 Oct 2026 300 Views

Air Systems

Zone 5, Under Kongsberg's Wings, Reshuffles the Cards in the Defense Market with the Eclipse UAV Interceptor

Joining the Norwegian defense giant Kongsberg, the defense start-up Zone 5 is preparing to change the rules of the global market with its reusable drone interceptor Eclipse and low-cost cruise missiles.

16 Oct 2026 555 Views

Air Systems

MQ-1C Gray Eagle Deploys with ELINT Pod for SEAD Missions

The MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAV, modernized by the US Army to enhance its long-range attack capabilities, is preparing to assume a critical role in SEAD/DEAD missions through the integration of an ELINT pod.

16 Oct 2026 288 Views

Naval Systems

A Leap Forward Move from Swedish Defense: Saab LUUV Autonomous Submarine Demonstrator Meets the Water

Swedish defense giant Saab, in cooperation with FMV and the Armed Forces, has launched the next-generation autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle LUUV in record time.

16 Oct 2026 629 Views